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TTE 426L

1972 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,297 mi
Last recorded64,297 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Fiat 50055,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTE 426L
MakeFiat
Model500
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 64,297 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 64,164 miles

Slight play in steering detected at wheel

Pass 11 Aug 2015 64,028 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 64,024 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 63,317 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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TTE 426L is a 1972 Fiat 500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 55,198 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TTE 426L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 54 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TTE 426L?

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What year was TTE 426L registered?

TTE 426L is a 1972 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is TTE 426L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TTE 426L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TTE 426L have outstanding finance?

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